Prester John: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Prester John is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Buchan, John (1875–1940).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Prester John" by John Buchan is an adventure novel published in 1910. Young Scotsman David Crawfurd travels to South Africa, where he stumbles upon a dangerous secret: the charismatic Reverend John Laputa is planning a massive native uprising. Armed with the legendary ruby necklet of Prester John, Laputa aims to unite tribes against colonial rule. Crawfurd must navigate treachery, capture, and daring escapes as he races to stop the rebellion. Set against the backdrop of colonial Africa, this tale blends political intrigue with pulse-pounding action.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Prester John
- Author credits: Buchan, John (1875–1940)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Clergy -- Fiction
- Scots -- South Africa -- Fiction
- South Africa -- Fiction
- Zulu (African people) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Adventure
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Movie Books
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